BIG 10 TEAM CAPSULES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

- Record: 29-5, 15-3 in the Big 10.

- Coach: Bobby Knight, 21st year, 459-153.

- Strengths: Everyone is back from last year`s co-champions, and sophomore guard Damon Bailey (11.4 points a game) will continue to improve. All-American Calbert Cheaney and former St. Francis de Sales star Eric Anderson form one of the top offensive frontcourts in the nation along with freshman Allen Henderson.

- Weaknesses: Rebounding was team`s biggest drawback last year, finishing above only Northwestern and Wisconsin in Big 10. with a 32.4 a game. Anderson (7.1 a game) must get a bit more aggressive and receive more help from Matt Nover (3.9).

- Coach`s comment: ''The same people who picked Michigan State first last year will pick `em again this year.''

- Paul Sullivan`s forecast: Concensus Big 10 favorite and potential national champion lost four games by a total of 14 points last year. Knight could add a fourth NCAA title next April in Minneapolis if key players remain healthy.